Frederick I, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Frederick I |
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| Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach | |
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| Margrave of Ansbach | |
| Reign | 1486–1536 |
| Predecessor | Albert III |
| Successor | George |
| Margrave of Kulmbach | |
| Reign | 1495–1515 |
| Predecessor | Siegmund |
| Successor | Kasimir |
| Born | 8 May 1460 Ansbach |
| Died | 4 April 1536 (aged 75) Ansbach |
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Sophia of Poland
(m. 1479; died 1512) |
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| House | Hohenzollern |
| Father | Albert III, Margrave of Brandenburg |
| Mother | Anna of Saxony |
Frederick I of Ansbach and Bayreuth (also known as Frederick V) was a powerful ruler in Germany. He was born on May 8, 1460, in Ansbach. His father was Albert III, Margrave of Brandenburg, and his mother was Anna of Saxony.
Frederick became the Margrave of Ansbach in 1486. A margrave was a type of ruler, similar to a duke or count, who governed a special border territory called a margraviate. Later, in 1495, he also became the Margrave of Bayreuth.
Frederick was known for spending a lot of money. This caused problems for the lands he ruled. Because of his spending, his two oldest sons, Casimir and George, decided to remove him from power in 1515.
After being removed, Frederick was held at Plassenburg Castle. His son Casimir kept him in a tower room for 12 years. During this time, Casimir took over ruling Bayreuth, and George took over ruling Ansbach.
However, Frederick's other younger sons were very upset about this. They wanted their father to be freed. A powerful relative, Elector Joachim I of Brandenburg, even tried to visit Frederick at Plassenburg Castle to help, but he was not allowed in. Finally, in 1522, an agreement was reached. This agreement helped to settle the dispute and met some of the demands of Frederick's younger sons. Frederick I passed away on April 4, 1536, in Ansbach.
Who Was Frederick I?
Frederick I was an important figure in the House of Hohenzollern, a famous German royal family. He was the eldest son of Albert III from his second marriage. His older half-brother was John Cicero, who became an Elector of Brandenburg.
Frederick's rule as Margrave of Ansbach began in 1486. He took over the Margraviate of Bayreuth in 1495 after his younger brother, Siegmund, passed away. These territories were important parts of the Holy Roman Empire.
Frederick's Family Life
On February 14, 1479, Frederick I married Princess Sophia of Poland. She was the daughter of King Casimir IV of Poland and the sister of King Sigismund I of Poland. They were married in Frankfurt (Oder).
Frederick and Sophia had many children together, seventeen in total! Here are some of their notable children:
- Casimir, Margrave of Brandenburg-Kulmbach (1481–1527): He was the son who took over Bayreuth.
- George, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach (1484–1543): He became the ruler of Ansbach.
- Sofie, Duchess of Legnica (1485–1537): She married Duke Frederick II of Legnica.
- Albert, 1st Duke of Prussia (1490–1568): He was a very important son. He became the Grand Master of the Teutonic Order and later the first Duke of Prussia.
- Johann, Viceroy of Valencia (1493–1525): He held a high position in Spain.
- Elisabeth of Brandenburg-Ansbach-Kulmbach (1494–1518): She married Margrave Ernest, Margrave of Baden-Durlach.
- Barbara of Brandenburg-Ansbach-Kulmbach (1495–1552): She married Landgrave George III, Landgrave of Leuchtenberg.
- Wilhelm, Archbishop of Riga (1498–1563): He became an important church leader.
- John Albert, Archbishop of Magdeburg (1499–1550): Another son who became a high-ranking church official.
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